republic

  • 131Republic of letters — Republic Re*pub lic (r? p?b l?k), n. [F. r[ e]publique, L. respublica commonwealth; res a thing, an affair + publicus, publica, public. See {Real}, a., and {Public}.] [1913 Webster] 1. Common weal. [Obs.] B. Jonson. [1913 Webster] 2. A state in… …

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  • 132Republic Gardens — is a nightclub located in Washington, D.C. It first opened in the 1920s and operated as a popular nightime attraction for several decades. During its early years, notable musicians such as Cab Calloway performed at the nightclub. Republic Gardens …

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